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Chris Buescher discusses challenges of racing against team owner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:39 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Chris Buescher discusses challenges of racing against team owner

Summary

Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece addressed the complexities of racing against their team owner, Brad Keselowski, in the NASCAR Cup Series. Both drivers explained the tension that arises when competing against their boss, while also being teammates. With the regular season coming to a close, Buescher is currently positioned for the postseason, while Preece and Keselowski are fighting for the final playoff spots. The dynamic within RFK Racing could affect their strategies in the upcoming races.

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Key Details

•Buescher and Preece are teammates at RFK Racing.
•Keselowski, as a team owner, competes alongside his drivers.
•Buescher is ranked 10th in the standings, nearly locked into the postseason.
•Preece and Keselowski sit just below the playoff cut line.
•Tension may rise as drivers vie for crucial points in remaining races.

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What they're saying

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It's possible that no sport in the world carries with it org charts as complicated as the NASCAR Cup Series. While the lines between coach, captain, and teammate are abundantly clear in the NFL and NBA, in NASCAR you can race against your boss, who is sometimes your teammate, but also sometimes not your teammate. Bubba Wallace drives for 23XI Racing, owned in part by Denny Hamlin, who in turn ...Keep reading
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